Lebanon Area Foundation Pass-Through Funds
The Lebanon Area Foundation is a conduit through which individuals, businesses and private foundations can support non-profit organizations throughout the Lebanon area; we are not a user of funds, we are a vehicle to help people who want to improve their community to fulfill that desire long beyond their lifetime.
Directory of Pass Through Funds
Lebanon-Laclede Interagency on Food & Enrichment (LLIFE)
The Lebanon-Laclede Interagency on Food & Enrichment was created in 2010 to assist individuals and families in Laclede County with food assistance, better nutrition, and guidance toward recovery. The mission of LLIFE is to seek and build a collaborative partnership between relief agencies, charitable organizations, and the business community. The purpose of LLIFE is to support and enrich existing services offered to improve quality of life and build stronger families.
Good Samaritan Traveler’s Aid Fund
The Good Samaritan Traveler’s Aid Fund was created in 2005 to assist individuals and families traveling through Laclede County in reaching their destination. When traveling, some people find themselves without the necessary resources of shelter, food or traveling expenses. In these instances, this fund will assist with providing the necessary resources for the travelers to continue in a timely and safe manner.
Hometown Heroes Fund
The Hometown Heroes Fund was formed in 2004 by the local chapter of the American Red Cross which sponsors an annual breakfast. The ceremony celebrates the spirit of humanitarianism by recognizing local acts of heroism and by honoring the people right here in our community who have shown courage, kindness, and unselfish character.
Fallen Warriors Memorial Fund
The Fallen Warriors Memorial committee is working to design and raise funds for a memorial to remember the lives of military service members from Laclede County that were sacrificed for our country's freedom.
American Veterans Memorial Fund
The Veterans Memorial Fund was established March 27, 2002 by the American Legion and VFW of Lebanon. It was created to handle the funds for the donated bricks and related expenses for the Veterans Memorial located at the Cowan Civic Center in Lebanon. The personalized brick fee is $50.
American Veteran's Memorial Brick Order Form
Zachary Jones Memorial Fund: Zach's House
Family, friends and citizens worked to raise funds to build Zach’s House, a gazebo at Atchley Park. Zach’s House is located at the Indian Creek entrance in Atchley Park, in memory of Zach Jones.
Harke Park Fund
Walter and Renae Harke established the Harke Park Fund January 24, 2002. The Harke’s wanted to create a park in the area south of Christian Health Care South and Fremont Road for the residents and community to enjoy. The 20 acre park includes a walking trail and pavilion and the Harke’s continue to assist in the upkeep of the park.
In February 2006, additional funding of $31,000 was contributed to the Lebanon Area Foundation by Mr. Waldemar Harke for the purpose of paving the existing walking trail at Atchley Park. This project was completed in Fall 2006.
Completed Projects
Baker Memorial Fund
The Baker Memorial Fund was established July 28, 2004, in memory of long-time Lebanon City employee Harold Baker. Funds were used in 2006 to purchase a memorial bench which was placed at Boswell Park.
Darnell Memorial Fund
The Darnell Memorial Fund was established November 30, 2006, in memory of Glyda Darnell. Funds will be used in 2007 to purchase a memorial bench to be placed at Spiller Park.
Capps Memorial Fund
The Capps Memorial Fund was established July 23, 2002, on behalf of Andy Capps. These funds were used to build a pavilion in Atchley Park on North Highway 5 in Lebanon.
LAF Past Project Involvement
Babe Ruth World Series
Big Brothers – Big Sisters
Cowan Civic Center gazebo
Cowan Civic Center grand piano
Cowan Civic Center walking trail
DARE Program
FFA Fair Project
Harke Park
Hometown Heroes
Klug & Kids
MoCAP Project
Operation Skatepark
Shop With A Cop
Spiller Park Project
Summers Auditorium Lighting
Wallace Park Playground Fence